West Virginia Sports Year Highlights of 1949
West Virginia's 1949 sports year featured standout performances across high school and college levels. Coach Dud DeGroot led WVU to an 8-3 season and a Sun Bowl bid while Beckley’s Flying Eagles captured their 22nd straight victory. Mark Workman and Sam Snead earned top honors in basketball and golf, with strong showings from Stonewall Jackson and Morris Harvey in track and other sports.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
Dud DeGroot
West Virginia University
Mountaineers
Morgantown
Beckley
Flying Eagles
Huntington Vinson
Alderson
Princeton
Mark Workman
East Bank
Tony Gentile
Williamson Wolfpack
Gaston Jude
Joe Chapman
Generals
Stonewall Jackson High School
Russ Parsons
Derald Hillenbrand
Stonewall
Lee Siebert
Martinsburg
Eugene Bowler
Charles Hilton
Charles Front
Wheeling
Dot Ball
Dorothy Beck
Mary Ewing
American Legion
Parkersburg
Kep
South
Stan Huffman
Workman
Sports Writers Association
Snead
Wheeling Country Club
Happy Shores
Stonewall Jackson
Huntington East
Ferg Giannakis
Morris Harvey
Golden Eagle
West Liberty
Gene Simmons
Maryland
Jerome
van Meter
Randy Broyles
Leland Byrd
Carl Payne
Davis and Elkins
Andy Tonkovich
Marshall Cage
The Unmatched Jones and the Revival of Amateur Golf
The piece reflects on how Jones electrified golf and spurred public interest in amateurs. It contrasts Jones era fame with today’s pro dominance, notes Willie Turnesa and Frank Stranahan as modern standouts, and argues a new exceptional amateur is needed to revive enthusiasm.
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Jones
Bobby Jones
Harrison Johnston
Minneapolis
Johnston
Willie Turnesa
Frank Stranahan
New York
Turnesa
Stranahan
Bobby
Johnny Goodman
Simon-Pyre
Bud Ward
Ben Hogan
Galhad
Miners and Mountaineers Rally Ahead of Sun Bowl
West Virginia coach Dud De Groot fears his players have gone stale after heavy practice while Texas Miners coach Jack Curtice scrambles to replace star fullback Fred Wendt who is recovering from sickness. Wendt may miss effective prep but will rejoin for final two days of practice. Jim Hammond named to shoulder the load in the bowl.
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el Paso
Tex
Texas Miners
West Virginia
Mountaineers
Jack Curtice
Dre Diggers
Fred Wendt
Wendt
Miners
Curtice
Jim Hammond
Mountaineer
Dudley de Groot
Al Martin Leads State Scoring For West Virginia Tech
Al Martin of West Virginia Tech tops the early season scoring parade with 125 points across conference and non conference games. George King of Morris Harvey is second with 97 points and 24.25 points per game, while Glenville tops scoring averages with 75.5 per game.
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Beckley
W. Va
al Martin
West Virginia Tech
West Virginia
George Springer
Martin
George King
Morris Harvey
Glenville
Bettors Pour It Through Mutuels State
West Virginia racing figures show pari mutuel bettors wagered 23,964,268 over 116 racing days at Charles Town and Wheeling Downs. Daily average reached 206,588, higher than last year’s 187,868 over 118 days, amid a two day cut in racing days.
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Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
West Virginia Racing Commission
Charles Town
Wheeling Downs
East West Lineups Just About Ready
East and west all star teams settle starting lineups for the New Year’s Day charity game in San Francisco. Eastern backfield features Lou Kusserow and John Panelli with a T formation while the West stacks power and passing options with Jim Finks at left half and a strong backfield anchored by seasoned backs and linemen from multiple colleges.
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San Francisco
Andy Kerr
Bernie Bierman
Tuss McLaughry
Columbia
Mage
Lou Kusserow
Notre Dame
John Panelli
Santa Clara
Jeff Cravath
Jim Finks
Tulsa University
Finks
Gene Rassides
Frank Burns
Rutgers
Plenty Scoring Likely In Dallas Cotton Bowl Preview
A Cotton Bowl preview favors Oregon to beat Southern Methodist 21 to 18 in a high scoring game. Doak Walker and Gil Johnson pace SMU while Norm Van Brocklin passes for Oregon. Weather is clear for New Year’s Day and 67,000 expect a wide open shootout.
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Dallas
Oregon
Southern Methodist
Norm van Brocklin
Doak Walker
Matty Bell
Jim Aiken
Bell
van Brocklin
Aiken
Gil Johnson
Santa Clara
Michigan
Orgeon State
Stanford
St. Mary's
Pittsburgh
Missouri
Texas A
Arkansas
Johnson
Capanya
Owl
Alumni Basketball Scores Across Districts
Alumni beat Elkview 34 32 and Matewan topped Ironton O 46 42. Magnolia of New Martinsville led Alumni 50 25. Shtinnston 44 defeated Bridgeport 26. Huntington St Josephs won 68 31 over Weston St Patricks. Elkins 33 Wheeling 32.
Cincy and Columbia Lead in College Basketball Stats
Cincinnati tops scoring at 80 points per game after three wins as Columbia leads defensive rankings with 36.7 points per game allowed. National bureau figures cover through Dec 25. Seton Hall leads free throws. Kentucky strong defensively. Illinois and others post notable averages.
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New York
Cincinnati
Columbia
Kentucky
Lions
National Collegiate Athletic Bureau
University of Cincinnati
Columbia University
Seton Hall
Pittsburgh
Gettysburg
Manhattan
Illinois
Bowling Green
Bradley
Michigan
Vanderbilt
Auburn
Siena
Seaton Hall
Mississippi
Valpariso
New York University
Temple
Pitt
Wyoming
Gettysborg
Miami
Fla.) University
Marshall Must Ban Players Or Get Out
Marshall College faces expulsion from the State Collegiate Conference after two players Gene James and Jim Bakalis were ruled ineligible for further play for competing in an independent tournament. President Paul N. Elbin of West Liberty outlined the conference stance, noting prior votes to enforce the rule. Marshall played last night in Los Angeles despite the ruling, as the conference reviews possible action and the eligibility rules extending to non conference games.
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West Virginia
Lee Patton
Steve Harrick
Mountaineers
Lafayette
Marshall
Big Green
Fairmont State
Davis and Elkins
Salem
Morris Harvey
West Liberty
Sammy Snead
Clem Wiechman
George Hoffer
Wheeling
Ed Tutwiler, Jr
Mount Hope
Billy Campbell
Nancy McIntosh
W. Va
Paul N. Elbin
State Collegiate
Marshall College
Gene
Goose) James
Jim Bakalis
St. Albans
Elbin
West Liberty State College
Huntington
Stewart H. Smith
College Athletic Advisory Board
James
Bakalis
Big Gren
Pepperdine
Northwestern Gridhorn Boss Focuses On Defense Ahead Of Rose Bowl
Pasadena Calif Dec 29 Coach Bob Voigts of Northwestern shifted to day drills and staged a defensive scrimmage for the Rose Bowl showdown with California Voigts plans contrast with California coach Waldorf who held a full dress scrimmage at Riverside Northwestern quarterback Dan Burson is in question but expected to start Fullback Jackie Jensen is nursing a toe injury and Bill Main Jack Swaner loom as key threats in a Bears attack Swaner averaged six yards per carry 705 yards on 120 carries and scored 11 touchdowns Jensen six TDs for 36 points Main 165 pounds provided explosive ground work and blocking support
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Pasadena
Calif
Bob Voights
Northwestern
California
Voigts
Wildcats
Riverside
Lynn Waldorf
Voights
Burson
Waldorf
Bill Main
Jack Swaner
Bears
Jensen
Main
Johnny Rauch
Ray Prosperi
Weyman Sellers
Gene Lorendo
Bob Walston
Rauch
Texas
Butts
Oklahoma Faces Tar Heels in Sugar Bowl Preview
North Carolina worries about Oklahoma's powerful line and potent backfield as Sugar Bowl preparations continue in New Orleans. Bud Wilkinson notes limited single wing experience but foresees a hard hitting collision with standout players Darrell Royal and Claude Arnold contributing through rainy Biloxi workouts.
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New Orleans
North Carolina
Tar Heels
Oklahoma
Charles
Bud) Wilkinson
Biloxi
Miss
Nebraska
Kansas State
Sooners
Carl Snavely
Darrell Roval
Claude Arnold
George Thomas
Dee Andros
Calds
Thomas
Soonerbacks
Wilkinson
Hammond
Charlie Justice
Bill Macevko
Justice
Ted Hazelwood
Skyu
Its Either Chicken Or Tea In Jax Game
Missouri coach Don Faurot brings the Faurot T split formation to the Gator Bowl against Clemson with Frank Howard's Tigers. Faurot explains how the wing and T variations spread linemen and allow quick quarterback movement.
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Jax
Jacksonville
Fla
Missouri
Don Faurot
Clemson
Frank Howard
Faurot
Chicago Bears
Notre Dame Star Predicts Even Rose Bowl Battle
Frank Tripucka, Notre Dame quarterback, says California should battle Northwestern to a standstill in the Rose Bowl. He notes Northwestern is not a powerhouse but has a strong team, likening it to Illinois from two years ago. Tripucka may turn pro after finishing college eligibility.
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Bloomfield
N. J
Notre Dame
Frank Tripucka
California
Northwestern
Tripucka
Illinois
Georgia Works Hard For Orange Bowl Against Texas
In Miami Beach the Georgia Bulldogs under coach Wally Butts push through hard scrimmages as they prepare for the Orange Bowl against Texas. The team endures two hour practices with harsh coaching and a focus on perfection before the game.
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Miami
Fla
Georgia Bulldogs
Wally Butts
Georgia
Butts
Miami Beach
Texas
America
Plaily
Jones
Union Local poised to run Betsys in Elizabethton
Elizabethton Tenn December 29 A union local may operate the Betsys baseball team in the non Appalachian League Local 2207 of Watauga Rayon Workers AFL prepared to post 1300 with the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues to keep the franchise in the city The franchise was left on the block after the Chicago Cubs pulled their farm club support at end of 1948 season Appalachian League directors set a January 15 deadline for local operation plans.
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Elizabethton. Tenn
Elizabethton
Watauga Rayon Workers
AFL
National Association of Professional Baseball
Chicago Cubs
Appalachian League
College Basketball Scores Across NCAA Rounds
Summary of scattered game results includes Colorado 81 over Hovard 48 and Missouri 52 over Texas Tech 3 was unclear. Nebraska 30 defeated by Colorado A and M 59. Michigan State 74 defeated Mississippi 28. Temple 70 over Rice 59. Kansas 60 over Kansas State 46. Drake 47 over Vanderbilt 44. St Louis 61 over Poly Cross 2. Cincinnati 70 over Colorado State 43. Seton Hall 69 over Texas A and M 38. Colgate 54 Uiiness 77.
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Colorado
Hovard
Eastern Kentucky
Toledo
Missouri
Nebraska
Colorado A and M
Texas Tech
Michigan State
Mississippi
Temple
Rice
Kansas
Kansas State
Drake
Vanderbilt
St. Louis
Poly Cross
Cincinnati
Colorado State
Seton Hall
Texas A. and
Uiiness
Colgate
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Charles R. Lewis
WVU
Gee
Tech
East West
Dale Armstrong
Dartmouth
LE Bill Fischer
Warren Beson
Minnesota
al de Rogatis
Duke
Ed McNeil
Joe Sullivan
Phil O'Reilly
Purdue
Dave Templeton
Ohio State
Gene Rosside
West Banard Hafen
Utah
Laurie Niemie
Wash
Bob Levenhagen
Bob Pifferinie
San Jose
Cdell Stautzengerger
Bill Austin
Ore
State
Jack McBridge
Bill Renna
Ela
Cis
Jerry Williams
Rudy Krall
New Mexico
Cincy
Mos
Law & Commerce
Northwestern Gridhorn Boss
Union
Raleigh ST
Bond
Bond's Clothes Service
Bluefield
Princeton Ave
Blufield, W. VA
Tire Service Headquarters
Tiddherr
Goodyear
Stockman Tire Service
Bluefield Avenue
Bluefield, W. VA
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